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Finding the Third Proportional to 254,360 and 502,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 254,360 and 502,318 is: 991,993.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,360 : 502,318 = 502,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,360/502,318 = 502,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,360x = 502,318 × 502,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,360x = 252,323,373,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,323,373,124/254,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991,993.13

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